That would be the legitimate reason to use rotors will holes in them. It's
the only reason I can think of the Porsche still uses them. However, the
holes are most likely cast in the rotor, rather than being drilled, thus
reducing the stress in the rotor.
-A.
> From: Mark Sirota <mark@sirota.org>
> Reply-To: Mark Sirota <mark@sirota.org>
> Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:31:25 -0400
> To: eric salem <eric@mail.brown911.com>
> Cc: knuckledragger@kcweb.net, Smokerbros@aol.com, autox@autox.team.net,
> ThoughtBoxLabs@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Slotted and/or drilled rotors for '86 Civic Si?
>
> --On Friday, June 28, 2002 11:11 AM -0500 eric salem
> <eric@mail.brown911.com> wrote:
>> There is no reasonable use for drilled rotors in AutoX unless you need to
>> over compensate for other personal inadequacies. :)
>
> How about reduced unsprung, rotating weight? Rotors are a lousy place to
> have weight, provided you still have enough braking power.
>
> If the reduced surface area and heat capacity of drilled/slotted rotors
> don't create real problems, I'll opt for the lighter rotors anytime. And
> they also work better in the rain.
>
> Mark
>
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